Rega Planar 78 Turntable inc RB220 Arm

SKU: 46231 Categories: ,

£420.00 including VAT

The Rega Planar 78 Turntable Inc RB220 Arm is an excellent blend of old-school and modern technology. Itโ€™s designed for playing 78 RPM shellac records with the RB220 tonearm. It’s knownย for accurate tracking and great sound quality. It stands out becauseย it’s designed specifically for these records.

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Description

The Rega Planar 78 Turntable inc RB220 Arm has been designed to play 78 RPM Shellac Records. This special type of player celebrates the company’s history of producing simple, easy-to-use, but selective turntables. It is evidence of Rega’s promise to take back vintage music and tell its real and historical significance in modern high-fidelity playback.

Enhanced Clarity

Playing 78 RPM records is not the only thing the Planar 78 does; it brings them back to life. It does this by giving the listeners retro vibes while at the same time offering the high-quality sound that comes along with modern technology. Focusing solely on one speed, Rega has mastered the development of every unit of the Planar 78 to optimize performance for 78 RPM records with enhanced clarity.

Optimized for Shellac

The well-thought-out design of the Rega Planar 78 Turntable inc RB220 Arm and the utmost attention to selecting each part ensure the impeccable reproduction of every single note and tinge on historically significant 78 RPM records. Therefore, it preserves the original intentions of the era’s audio recordings.

This approach to production makes the Planar 78 a distinguished gadget among historians and collectors who strongly desire to honour and experience these records as they were in the beginning.

Tailored Tonearm for Enhanced Playback

Installing the RB220 tonearm on Planar 78 is a definite step In order to let records that spin 78 times every minute slowly and smoothly play.ย The armโ€™s innovative lightweight construction, together with the precise counterbalance. Ensures exceptional tracking performance and minimizes the risk of damaging the stylus, which, in this case, could lead to increased distortion and low-quality audio.

Features and Benefits

  • Specialized 78 RPM Speed: The project’s primary goal is to offer an exclusive 78 RPM playback at its best. Merges the most innovative devices and methods for better functionality and effectiveness.
  • RB220 Tonearm: Explicitly made for handling and wearing of 78 RPM records.
  • Reduced Vibration Motor: It ensures precise and much more stable playback. Reducing noise interference.
  • Phenolic Resin Platter: It damps the excessive vibration that could hurt the sound quality.
  • High Precision Bearing: This component enables the smooth rotation of the turntable. Guarantees the equipment’s consistent performance over time.

Technical Specifications

  • Speed: 78 RPM only
  • Tonearm: RB220 precision tonearm
  • Motor: 24 V low noise, low vibration hand-tuned motor
  • Platter: High mass phenolic resin platter for improved energy transfer
  • Dimensions: 420 x 315 x 125 mm
  • Weight: 5.5 kg
  • Cartridge: Rega 78 moving magnet cartridge
  • Finish: Matte black with cool grey details

Summary of the Rega Planar 78 Turntable inc RB220 Arm

The Rega Planar 78 Turntable inc RB220 Arm design prides itself on being simple, stylish, and exceedingly good quality. Something that only occurs when you have a combination such as this turntable with an RB220 tonearm working together.

This makes it perfect for someone who wants their music not just heard but felt as well. Someone who sees playing records back not only as a sonic art form but also appreciates the beauty inherent in a finely crafted instrument like what Rega offers here, too!

The Audiophile’s Choice for 78 RPM Records

For someone who likes historical recordings and is serious about sound, the Rega Planar 78 Turntable inc RB220 Arm is perfect for playing 78 RPM records. This record player focuses on one thing. Playing these types of albums well with excellent sound company. Not only does this record player work as a way of playing back music. But it also serves as a tribute to where vinyl came from.

Additional Information

Hand assembled RB220 Rega tonearm

Yes

Precision main bearing

Yes

Flywheel effect phenolic resin platter

Yes

Light weight plinth

Yes

Low vibration 24v motor

Yes

 

Shipping and Returns
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30-Day Returns Policy

HiFix is committed to selling quality products, which we hope you will love; we do understand, however, that there may be a time when you need to exchange or return something you have bought. We really do hope you are pleased with your purchase, but should you wish to return anything you have bought from us, we will be happy to refund or exchange a product within 30 days.

Manufacturer Warranty Information

Rega products are designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards. However, if something does go wrong with the product we are here to help. From your date of purchase your product is warranted against faulty materials or workmanship for a period of 12 months.

This guarantee applies to all Rega Products including.Book Shelf Speakers, CD Players, Floor Standing Speakers, Hi Fi Amplfiers and Receivers and award winning Turntables and Cartridges. Providing you with peace of mind and the assurance of premium Quality.

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